Chocolate- & Biscotti-Dipped Strawberries
A crunchy coating of biscotti lends taste and texture to this party favorite.
From EatingWell: May/June 1997, The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004)
Yield: About 24 pieces
Active Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 large almond or hazelnut biscotti
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 pints strawberries, washed and dried
Preparation
- Crush biscotti in a food processor or with a rolling pin. Melt chocolate over a pan of hot water. Holding on to the stem, dip each strawberry in chocolate to coat about half the strawberry, then dip into biscotti crumbs. Place on a wire rack until chocolate has hardened.
Nutrition Per piece:
28 calories; 2 g fat (1 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 1 g fiber; 3 mg sodium; 18 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: 14 mg vitamin c (25% dv).
Exchanges: 1/2 fat